Fargo Poker Robbery: Two Brothers Charged After Armed Heist

The Fargo poker robbery has led to felony charges against two local brothers. Prosecutors say they helped plan the armed heist last month.

Court records name 22-year-old Jackson James Dubois of Fargo and his 20-year-old brother, Delton Robledo Dubois of West Fargo, as the two defendants. Cass County prosecutors filed a single charge against both: robbery involving a firearm, a Class B felony. That charge carries up to ten years in prison and a $20,000 fine under North Dakota law.

Both men were arrested August 31, 2026. They remain in the Cass County Jail.

What Happened During the Robbery

Three masked men, dressed head to toe in dark clothing, pushed into a Fargo building the night of August 28. Investigators say the invite-only poker game was underway inside.

The gunmen forced the six players face-down onto the floor. One victim later told officers a robber jammed the barrel of a gun into the back of his skull. The group made off with cash from the table, along with each victim’s wallet and phone. Investigators put the total loss at about $2,500.

How Investigators Linked the Brothers to the Fargo Poker Robbery

Police pieced the case together using camera footage, phone data, and text messages. Several details pointed to the Dubois brothers.

• Traffic and security cameras identified a black pickup truck with chrome trim, linked to Delton Dubois
• Inside the truck, officers recovered ski masks, gloves, dark clothing, and a bank deposit slip
• Two stolen cell phones turned up near an address tied to Jackson Dubois’s ex-girlfriend
• Text messages allegedly show Jackson and the dealer talking about a plan to earn quick cash days before the heist
• Cell phone location data placed Jackson near the scene when the robbery occurred

That night, according to Delton, he was nowhere near the game. However, he described how someone could get inside, according to charging documents. Jackson claimed he was on FaceTime with his girlfriend for most of the night.

A Former Dealer’s Alleged Role

Players suspected a former card dealer helped set up the Fargo poker robbery. The game had fired him earlier for showing up intoxicated to work.

That dealer had previously brought other guests to the game, including Jackson Dubois. Investigators say text exchanges tie Jackson to the former dealer, discussing a plan just before the heist.

A third man admitted he knew about the plot but got cold feet before entering the building. He has not been charged. A follow-up search of Jackson’s home turned up a firearm. Officers also found three ammunition magazines inside a safe at Delton’s apartment.

Fargo Poker Robbery Case at a Glance

Charge	Robbery involving a firearm (Class B felony)
Suspects	Jackson James Dubois, 22; Delton Robledo Dubois, 20
Location	Northern Pacific Avenue, Fargo, North Dakota
Date of robbery	August 28, 2026
Arrests	August 31, 2026
Amount stolen	About $2,500
Victims	Six poker players

Why Private Poker Games Carry Extra Risk

Invite-only home games skip the safeguards licensed poker rooms build in as standard. There is no ID check at the door and no camera network. There is also no protocol for handling large amounts of cash on site.

That gap makes a private game an easy target for anyone who knows the schedule, like a disgruntled former dealer. A regulated room removes that guesswork. Every dealer and every guest at a licensed operator goes through the operator’s own screening process.

Players who want the same stakes without that exposure can compare real money online poker sites instead. Every account gets verified, and every transaction runs through an encrypted, regulated system.

The Fargo poker robbery case remains open in Cass County District Court. Both brothers face the Class B felony charge as the case moves forward.